Example of Analog and Digital Scales

If you were to travel back in time and show an ancient street merchant a digital weighing scale, he would have no idea what to do with it. However, over the entire course of history, scales have been just as important to the economy. Today, commercial scales play a fundamental role in the processing industry. … Continued

Agricultural Scales

Even today, agriculture is an important source of income and the world’s largest business. One-third of the economically active population obtains its livelihood from agriculture especially in remote parts of the world. The agricultural industry relies on scales as part and parcel of that enterprise, employing scales for everything from livestock to grain and feed … Continued

High Capacity Scales for Weighing Large Products

When you mention high capacity bench and floor scales, the best-in-class features are enhanced to deliver more reliability and higher performance than ever before; Industry-leading precision weighing large floor scales are able to handle 20,000 to 30,000 lb capacities! In addition, all load cell cables are enclosed in conduit, alleviating the danger of rough handling. … Continued

The Difference Between Accuracy, Precision, and Resolution

In industrial metrology, understanding the nuances of accuracy, precision, and resolution is vital. These terms, often used interchangeably, hold distinct meanings that can significantly impact the outcome and quality of your measurements. As we unravel these concepts, you’ll discover not only their definitions but also the implications they have on your operations. Let’s explore how … Continued

Load Cells for Tanks

In industrial settings when gasses are stored under pressure in liquefied form, they are stored in tanks, cylinders, or dewars. As the gas is needed for use, the liquid is boiled off and released as gas through a valve that allows it to be channeled to a given area. The remaining contents stay in the … Continued

Types of Scales

Different types of scales serve industrial purposes and are designed for specific environments. Nowadays, there are a variety of scales available and each one tracks a type (or several types) of weighing processes. From weighing animals to shipping boxes, Arlyn Scales has specialized scales made for practically any application. Items of larger weights require scales … Continued

Calibration Procedure of Concrete Batching Plant Scales

In a concrete batching plant all of the ingredients that go into the concrete are measured by weight with special scales. These days most of them are electronic. Those scales have to be calibrated from time to time to maintain their accuracy. Calibrating is as simple as loading predetermined weights on the scales and making … Continued

Small Automotive Parts Inventory System

Keeping track of small automotive parts inventory is no small task. Using a counting scale is one way to ensure the process runs more smoothly, but many counting scales are not capable of providing a high level of accuracy needed in certain situations. When using counting scales, inaccuracies can occur and most often happen when … Continued

How to Control Your Inventory Using Scales

Keeping track of small piece parts for your business can be a challenge. Pieces that are small but important elements of your final products, such as automobiles, toys, and computer products, need to always be counted for inventory control. Counting each piece by hand is extremely impractical. To save time and reduce labor costs in … Continued